Isabeau, A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer by N Gemini Sasson

Isabeau, A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer by N Gemini Sasson

The story of Queen Isabella, who sought revenge on her husband Edward I, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, who masterminded the invasion that accomplished it. The marriage of Isabella of France and Edward I of England in 1308 is a union meant to secure lasting peace. For years, Isabella is a loyal wife, who repeatedly salvages her husband's kingship, even as she endures his neglect. When she finally speaks out against Edward's favorite, Lord Hugh Despenser, her income, lands and children are taken from her. In an age when women are not supposed to openly defy their husbands, Isabella vows to get her children back and have her revenge on Despenser - no matter what the cost. Imprisoned in the Tower of London for leading a rebellion against King Edward, Mortimer escapes with Isabella's help and finds refuge in the French court. But when Isabella arrives in Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, it is a temptation the ambitious Mortimer cannot resist.

Sasson, N. Gemini: - N. Gemini Sasson is the author of two contemporary series (the Faderville Novels and Sam McNamee Mysteries), and seven historical novels set in 14th and 15th century Scotland, England and Wales, including the Bruce Trilogy and Isabeau. Long after writing about Robert the Bruce and Queen Isabella, Sasson learned she is a descendant of both.

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ISBN 13	9780982715819
ISBN 10	0982715811
Title	Isabeau, A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer
Author	N Gemini Sasson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cader Idris Press
Year published	2010-09-07
Number of pages	422
Prizes	Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Historical Fiction) 2011
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.